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Diabetes Education

Almost 24 million people have diabetes in the U.S. and another 57 million
are at risk – that’s 1 out of every 4 Americans. While diabetes
is the sixth-leading cause of death in the U.S., the most commonly diagnosed
form of the disease (Type 2) can be controlled, even prevented, with proper
nutrition and exercise.

Educating those who have the disease and those who are at risk is the goal
of Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus's (MMCSC) Diabetes Education
Program. Recently awarded the prestigious
American Diabetes Association (ADA) Education Recognition Certificate, our program is now certified by the
ADA as offering the high-quality diabetes self-management education that
is an essential component of effective diabetes treatment.

The program – which is taught by certified diabetic educators who
are also registered nurses and dieticians – helps those with diabetes
understand the disease and teaches them how to manage it. Participants
receive assistance with glucose monitors, can get nutritional advice along
with meal planning and learn about available treatment options. MMCSC
also provides gestational diabetes information as well as pediatric and
adult medical nutrition therapy.

Diabetes Self-management classes are offered on Thursdays from 10am to
noon at MMCSC. A prescription for diabetes education and nutritional counseling
from your physician is required. The fee for this service is often covered
by insurance and Medicare. All sessions are held at The Center for Healthy
Living, located at 198 Prospect Street in Lakewood on the Monmouth Medical
Center, Southern Campus.

Registration is required by calling 732.886.4731.
All callers should have their insurance information on hand at the time
of registration.

In addition to the series of education classes, MMCSC offers free monthly
glucose screenings and free monthly support groups aimed at ensuring that
patients not only understand their condition but play a role in the control
of their illness. For more information on these, call 732.886.4731 or
732.923.5025.